Description
Creamy, romantic, and irresistibly comforting, this Slow Cooker “Marry Me” Chicken Soup is filled with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a parmesan cream broth—perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep magic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil and lemon juice, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and add sun-dried tomatoes, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth until ingredients are just covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Add baby spinach and let wilt during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, topped with extra parmesan and fresh basil or lemon zest if desired.
Notes
For a heartier version, add cooked orzo or rotini at the end. To freeze, leave out spinach and stir it in fresh before serving. Store up to 4 days in the fridge and reheat gently with a splash of broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: marry me chicken, slow cooker, creamy soup, chicken, comfort food